Articles by Shashank Sharma

Shashank Sharma is a trial lawyer in Delhi, India. Long before his foray into the world of litigation, he started his career by writing about Linux and open source software. Over the years, Shashank has also written various articles and reviews for TechRadar Pro, covering web hosting providers and website builder tools. Shashank is a passionate bibliophile and never leaves home without his trusted Kindle. He can talk endlessly about the rigours of software licensing, as well as the art of storytelling.

Articles by: Shashank Sharma

Best Raspberry Pi distro of 2024

By Shashank Sharma last updated 27 August 24

Updated We list the best Raspberry Pi distros, to make it simple and easy to set up a Raspberry Pi install, with specialty options listed for retro gaming fans and HTPC enthusiasts.

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Bluehost website builder review 2024

By Shashank Sharma last updated 4 July 24

Updated Bluehost further cements its position as a hosting provider by offering a website builder, built on top of WordPress.

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Best WooCommerce hosting of 2024

By Shashank Sharma last updated 31 January 24

Updated We've picked out the best WooCommerce hosting providers for your online store.

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Best podcast hosting of 2024

By Shashank Sharma last updated 30 January 24

Updated We've picked out the best podcast hosting providers so that you can focus on creating content.

Best Drupal hosting of 2024

By Shashank Sharma last updated 30 January 24

We feature the best Drupal hosting providers, to make it simple and easy to host your Drupal website safely, securely, and reliably.

Best cPanel hosting of 2024

By Shashank Sharma last updated 30 January 24

Updated We feature the best cPanel hosting providers, to make it simple and easy to setup and manage your website using cPanel on your hosting account.

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Best Linux distro for gaming of 2024

By Shashank Sharma last updated 28 September 23

Updated We list the best Linux distros for gaming, to make it simple and easy to play PC games on your Linux PC or laptop.

Zyro website builder review

By Shashank Sharma published 10 February 22

Updated Built in AI technology means it’s designed to teach you as you go making this web host great for quickly creating a simple website.

Five things a dedicated server excels at and when you need one

By Shashank Sharma last updated 27 October 21

Wondering why you might need a dedicated server? We cover all the pros and cons of upgrading to one.

Dedicated server: managed vs unmanaged

By Shashank Sharma published 17 March 21

Deciding whether to go with a managed or unmanaged dedicated server can make all the difference for your business.

What hardware does a dedicated server have?

By Shashank Sharma published 16 March 21

When it comes to dedicated servers, you won't get meaningful performance with the right hardware configuration.

Which dedicated server should I use?

By Shashank Sharma published 15 March 21

This is everything you need to know about picking out the right dedicated server for your needs.

How do I use a dedicated server?

By Shashank Sharma published 10 March 21

This is everything you need to know about getting started with a dedicated server.

Dedicated server vs VPS: What's the difference?

By Shashank Sharma last updated 5 March 21

Confused about the differences between these types of web hosting? We'll explain all the important differences here.

What is a dedicated server?

By Shashank Sharma last updated 5 March 21

If it’s optimum performance you’re after, you had best stake exclusive claim on a server.

Korora 25 Gnome review

By Shashank Sharma published 26 February 17

There’s definitely something to be said for the simplicity of distros like Korora.

Zentyal 5.0 review

By Shashank Sharma published 24 February 17

Could Zentyal be enough for your small business server needs?

CAINE 8.0 review

By Shashank Sharma published 23 February 17

This is a specialised distro meant for forensic analysis of disks and devices.

System on a Chip: what you need to know about SoCs

By Shashank Sharma published 5 May 13

Explained If a device fits in your hand and runs on batteries, chances are it's powered by an SoC.

Best office suites for Linux: 5 reviewed and rated

By Shashank Sharma published 28 April 13

In Depth Want an office suite but can't decide whether to pick an all-in-one package or assemble your own? We lay it out for you.

The world of patents explained: how they affect what you buy

By Shashank Sharma published 10 February 13

In Depth The world is broken. Companies file and get patents for unimaginably trivial things in the name of driving innovation. Where will it end?

Best Linux email client: 5 reviewed and rated

By Shashank Sharma published 21 November 11

In Depth There are various factors you need to consider when selecting a client. What type of user you are and how you want to use it are the most critical.